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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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